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as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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as in lucky
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
has been much happier ever since she moved
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as in fortunate
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the wine was a happy complement to such a fine meal
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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
poll-happy pundits just care about which political candidate is winning, and never about the issues
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Recent Examples of happy
But Rogelio’s story, unlike so many other recent examples, has a happy ending.
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Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
But not as happy as MacKinnon was to share the ice with him.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Everyone seemed happy to lean into that looseness, which created an above-average show this week.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2026
On yet another sunny winter day in southern California, Viola Davis is home, and happy to be here.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
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This salad is simple yet contains a showstopping crispiness that will leave your guests delighted and satisfied.—
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Perfecting the method to this easy version will keep your breakfast table full of delighted guests.—
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The West Goshen residents were among the lucky few, becoming part of a community solar project in 2024.—
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Rick got super-duper lucky to end up with Christian and Emily, while Joe got a particularly bad draw.—
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The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders’ by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
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Originally from the western province of Matanzas, Ventura is not satisfied with her life in Miami.—
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Every car person should drive—and if fortunate, own—a 911 at least once in his or her life.—
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In terms of their near-term political fortunes, Democrats are fortunate to have their intense opposition to Trump to unite them.—
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The researchers are now working on further improving the ionic conductivity of the silicone electrolyte – and at the same time looking for a suitable industrial partner to begin commercializing the technology, according to a press release.—
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The expansive sandy beaches of Grand-Popo are incredibly enticing but not suitable for swimming, as the sea is typically rough and full of dangerous rip currents.—
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But since the current administration is so obsessed with sports imagery, the latest Trumpian sports controversy needs to be addressed.—
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Enterprises are much more obsessed with getting things right.—
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For the tenth year in a row, Literary Hub is pleased to announce the opening of the , which awards $1,000 to an American woman, aged 30 or younger, to acknowledge an outstanding book collection.—
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Though Jawscritters notes there is likely still some room for improvement in the design, the aquarium caretaker seems pleased with Moses’s newfound mobility.—
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Denim is appropriate for any London closet, and my go-to pick is this pair of Alexa Chung jeans.—
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One-third of teens already prefer AI companions over humans for serious conversations, according to a 2025 survey conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that helps families navigate age-appropriate media choices.—
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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